As of 2007, lives in Kalteng, Indonesia.
Born in Dublin, Ireland where he began his acting career.
Co-founded the High Country Players in Colorado.
Formed the company Ray of Light Productions.
Gleeson's wife, Mardiah, is an artist.
Has ten children with wife, Mardiah.
Inspired by James Joyce and his hero, Burt Lancaster.
Lived in Los Angeles with his wife, Mardiah until some time in 2004 when they moved to Kalteng, Indonesia.
Met his wife Mardiah in Aspen, Colorado while he was working on the ski fields.
Produced, directed and starred in an adaptation of Ulysses by James Joyce that he co-wrote with American Poet T. S. Kerrigan. It has been touring since 1988.
Studied theater arts at a university in Ohio.
Won two awards for his work in theater.
Worked with and taught Irish accents to his screen idol, Burt Lancaster.